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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 01, 1936

Page

7

Still Higher Fats at Forbes Sale Yarding of 6000

The Commonwealth Wool and Produce firm at Forbes reported one of the most extensive fat sheep sales in recent months. About 6,000 head yarded with strong buyer attendance including five Sydney and Melbourne buyers. Prices showed little advance. averages ranged around 18s to 19s per cwt with top entries: suckers 20s 40d, lambs to 23s 8d, merino wethers 18s 1d to 20s 6d, ewes 14s 10d to 19s 1d. Next sale set for May 1.

Commonwealth Wool Lid Sydney Garnesy Forbes Agens Melbourne Atvergy Sulea T. H. Bray Lucite W. Voilita G. Limbers Wether Sid. Hassett Bros Shorn Lamba Wood Thomas Jun Lambs Deirre Lame G. Anderson Suckers HA Sharp Iemba Foot Furancy Wetnare Merino Ewon W Francis Allen Broo Miller Bros T. Doyle Cross Ewes Merino Wethers Crow Bred Wethers

Life Worth Living Highlighted by Alen Petrydghht

A fragment references LIFE WORTH LIVING and mentions Alen Petrydghht with unclear context, suggesting a feature or program name and a person connected to it. Details are sparse, but the item signals a broadcast or article noting the life themed topic and the individual involved.

Wool production and wool price trends in New South Wales

The article discusses influence of ram influence on wool yields in New South Wales districts hit by drought with light fleece weights. It notes variations in bale counts per sheep, and how landholders’ returns depend on favorable conditions and wool markets. It covers stock totals, potential income losses, and the upward price trend for crossbreds amid lower merino output, plus Japan’s wool imports and implications for Australian trade.

New South Wales Crites Winehrombe Cannon Ltd

ANZAC DAY OBSERVED AT BOGAN GATE WITH WREATHS

ANZAC DAY was observed in Bogan Gate with a public holiday. Diggers marched from the local hall followed by school children led by Mr Davlea and the Junior Red Cross under assistant teacher Mics Une Burke. A wreath laying ritual occurred at the monument with Trooper O F Coster speaking and Leut H dH Tees laying the Digger wreath. Other wreaths came from the Junior Red Cross, Country Women’s Association, Scout Club, and local townspeople. An eight o’clock reunion dinner followed at the hall with Trooper OF F Coster presiding and many attendees enjoying stories and companionship.

Bogan Gate Angie Borman Jate Davlea Red Cross Mics Une Burke Leut H. Dh. Tees Country Women's Association Scout Cuba Aer Allence Jocal Tipgers Bogaon Ae Coster Wan Vieltora Reon Fell Wilson Trandle H. K. Mawson Walter Chew

Quandialla's Win Over Bribbaree at Quanthalla Match

A local match on a Sunday featured six men and four women with a Briton loan as visitors. Quantialla won 6 to 31, with home players K Clark J Murray F Hutchinson W Troth and O'Donnell Spargo Brown and Hutchinson among the contingent. No tall of men will travel to Barmedman to play a combined event at that centre.

Quanthalla Mach Waa Britbaree Vinitore Aeinae Cundintla Misoos K. Clark J. Murray F. Hutchinson Mra W. Troth J O'Donnell B Spargo W. Troth V Brown Hutchinson Barmedman

Tennis Club Dance Ends In Unsuccessful Local Event

A Friday night dance hosted by the Wilca Tronia Club drew a small crowd. Forbes Orchestra played into the early hours, with a midnight break for a lavish puppy. Attendees reported many novelties and little excitement throughout the event.

Wilca Tronia Club A& Forbes Orchestra Wml

Quandialla Celebration in the Local Hall

In Quandialla the Wednesday event at the local hall featured Annae Day pervite Win conductor with the BS and 8.1. League. Mr Kt W Steele chaired aided by Rev Gibbons a simple address by D Kelly and F Bladen, a parade of Junior Red Cross girls in uniform, rosemary service, anthem sung, and afternoon tea for the Diggers. Friday’s Returned Soldier League supper at Larder Hall drew many Diggers for games recitals and anecdotes, buffet supper, organized by secretary Harry Andrews.

Pervite Kt W Steele Gibbons Meare D. Kelly F & Bladen Red Cros Serview Merview Uney Piluna Harry Andrews

Personal notes from Pinnacle and Grenfell era welfare updates

Local notices recount visits and recoveries from illness, with Melarn F Esperton and Elaie McDonald showing improvement after hospital admittance for a poisoned leg. Reports of injuries easing and travel for holidays to Sydney and the city appear alongside town social movements, postal work updates, and club activities at Pinnacle and Bogan Gate.

George McDonald Elaie

Diphtheria Immunization Campaign In Final Session

Diphtheria immunization drive progressed with strong participation as over 400 individuals were inoculated. The final injection is scheduled for Thursday May 7.

Jedg Reabong

Cycle Club Formed at Bedgerabong

A meeting at Bedgerabong resulted in forming a Cycle Club with Mr. B. Smith as president and Mr. J. Orth as secretary and treasurer. A committee of management was appointed, signaling aimed support and activity for bicycle racing.

B. Smith J. Orth Trensurer Biron

Quandialla Defeats Caragabal Narrowly in Rugby Clash

Quandialla footballers traveled to Bribbaree and trailed 6 0 at halftime. A converted try leveled the score after resumption, then Quandialla edged ahead with a late try and Purvai conversion to win 10 5. M Hutchinson and J McAlister starred as new players impressed. Next Sunday’s match at Caragabal will test for the Anderson Cup.

Quaniialla Wednesday Quanlialia Quandialla Purvla Vinitora M. Hutchinson Poolee Aleo J. McAlister Caragabal

Country wedding at Bedgerabong near Wimbledon

The Union Church at Bedgerabone was prettily decorated for the Wednesday wedding of Milas Merle Field and Mr W T Rhoddon. The bride, given away by her father, wore parchment bridal satin. attendants wore old world tulle. the groom’s party included his brother as best man. Rev R G Mathers officiated. reception at the bride’s parents’ home. couple to reside at Wimbledon near Bathurst.

Bedgerabosg Union Bedgerabone Milas Merle Fielt W.T. Ihoddem Witle Mildred Piercy Maiie Field T. Godden Warroo J. Godden R. G. Mathere Forbes Mia Field Duvey Ane Wimbledon Bathurst

Eugowra to host Qudal after Forbes visit

Eugowra prepares for a visiting team from Qudal following Forbes' trip last Sunday. The second-grade group starts next week with Eugowra traveling to Parkes. Many fans traveled to Canowindra for the Country Week elimination match, and players reported good football overall.

Eugowra Forbes Qudal Eugowram Parkes Canowindra Giroup

Demand for Agistment Amid Dry Weather Conditions

Enquiries flood from centres east of hare for agistment, but locals report limited supply. Agencies note high demand while only a small number of local units are available to meet needs.

Bogan Gate Hare

Dry Weather Halting Wheat Sowing Causes Anxiety

Farmers fret as dry spell tightens in late week. Anxious growers weigh sowing prospects, fearing poor germination due to insufficient soil moisture and heat. Widespread concern over seed viability and crop yields dominates rural chatter this period.

EOWA

Farming Operations Progress and Sowing Update

Farming operations report sowing finished for several crops and a fortnight of work remaining on other tasks. A good fall of rainfall would aid the wheat crop which is patchy in emergence, benefiting growers overall.

Yar

Scout Troop Proposal At Bogan Gate Hall Meeting

Public meeting convened by Mien AC Murke and Mr A 5 Dre at Bokan Gate Hall to form a Bay Srout Troop. Attendees included Lachlan District Commissioner B Sweet and Camp Chief H McAllinter. A strong committee with EL Harvey as honorary secretary formed. Next committee meeting set for May 2 at the Ball.

Bogan Gate Mien AC. Murke A. 5 Dre Bokan Gate X Bay Srout Me AH B. Sweet Lachlan H. McAllinter Baden Powell Pennant Bille Ware EL Harvey

Japanese influence grows in wool trade outlook 1927 1936

The report notes a rise from 00 to 1 100 000 square yards between 1927 and 1936 and highlights Japanese influence in wool distribution. It points to price trends abroad favoring wool and forecasts a significant role for Japanese mils an in future supply and markets.

Opening of Golf Links At Eugowra

The official opening of the Golf Tubs links at Eugowra takes place on Sunday. Attendance is not expected to be large, though the course is in splendid order thanks to a devoted group of workers who have spent much time on the project.

Eugowera

Injured Hand Shearing Ends Man’s Work Week

A worker, identified as Orton Fick, injured a thumb while operating a machine last week. He will stay off duty for a day or two at Forbes y R until he resumes work.

Edo Laos Orton Fick Forbes

Tourist lost in darkness finds signpost and reads message

A disoriented tourist navigating a dark road encounters a signpost. With great difficulty he climbs toward it and reads the faded message, "Wee maint" revealing uncertainty about his next move and destination.

Good Prices at Homebunh District Market

Fatlambe from the district continued to fetch good prices at Homebunh with sales from Mr. C. Cameron reaching 94/10 and averaging 30/0 for omby young suckers. Wheat prices remained steady through the week from 1/3 to aa, reflecting the general trend on Bogan Gatefreieht. A number of parcels changed hands.

Bogan Gate C. Cameron Bogan

Barraclough Optometriata Visit to Forbes and Sydney

H A Barraclough Ltd Optometrists and Opticians advertise George Street Sydney address with next visit to Forbes on Monday. The notice includes partial lines about eye care services and brand names Newall and Flo.

H. A. Barraclough, Ltd Optometriata and Opticians George Street Sydney Forbes A& Newall

Grenfell News and Social Notes From Our Exchanges

Mrs Forrest returns home for Alloday Gymkhana. Mr Gordon Fille brings sliver on Saturday. Mr Seamer and Mrs Seamer visit from Achfeld Milroy. Miss Bembrick attends Epping. fortune to fall and wrist broken. Gala tennis trophy won by G S Bailey with 69 net in 18 hole stroke handicap. Football meeting fails. Tallimba admission to Group 1X. Anzac Day observed with opening service at Soldiers' Memorial Church. about 70 attendees.

Forrest Pumamure Wellington Gordon Fille Seamer Achfeld Mier Seamer Milroy South Pinonele Nepth Mia Bembrick Om Purhes Feende Epping Mia Fortune Mies Lye Bembrick Alee Grenfell

Pink Lettuce Promises Relief for Constipation and Liver Test

A flawed ad copy claims slugginess and irritability come from constipation and a congested liver. It touts Pink Lettres as the ideal sun and liver healer, promising relief from constipation headaches and skin blotchiness. Available at chemists and stores in a third bottle.

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